Margaret L. Castile

Margaret L. Castile, age 84 of Meadville passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, in her residence.

She was born in Cochranton on February 21, 1940, a daughter of Frederick and Henrietta (Lovelady) Gilbert Hickman.

She was a 1960 graduate of Cochranton High School. Margaret was raised on a 138-acre farm where she actively participated in all the daily farm chores.

On November 28, 1988, Margaret married Alfred Castile, he passed away July 10, 2020. She was employed as an inspector at Channellock for 12 years and was a school bus driver. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church.

She is survived by a son, John Homer and his wife Nancy of Conneautville; a stepdaughter, Judy Forsythe and her husband Mike of McKeesport, PA; a stepson, Denny Castile; a good friend Wendi Harvey of Cochranton; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Charlie Hickman, husband, a daughter Sarah Homer, two sons Jeff Homer and Paul Homer, three brothers Paul Gilbert, Leonard Gilbert, and Walter Gilbert, a sister Anna Mae Gorby.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024, at 11:00 AM in ROSE AND WAID FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 581 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE with Rev. Phillip Thomas, pastor of Bible Baptist Church officiating. Family and friends will be received in the funeral home on Friday, August 2, 2024, from 10:00 AM until the time of service.

The burial will be private in Kiser Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.roseandwaidfh.com